Toronto organizations that plan and budget in Excel need models that are accurate and defensible. This course builds the skills to create reliable forecasts for revenue, expenses, and performance -- the kind of analytical capability that adds real value to planning and decision-making conversations. Prerequisite: Excel Level 1
Concepts such as linear and seasonal forecasting are reviewed with specific notes about budgeting, seasonality, and run rate. In class, we will analyze government data from 2019 across different industries. Charts are built to visualize the forecasts into the future.
